almond chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
This started out as a peanut butter cookie, but I have several people in my family with peanut allergies. The almond butter makes for a very light cookie and can be commonly found in most grocery stores with a natural food section.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
4-5 Dozen
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- CREAM TOGETHER THE ABOVE INGREDIENTS FIRST
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup almonds, sliced or slivered
- PECANS OR MACADAMIA NUTS ARE A DELICIOUS VARIATION AND WORK WELL WITH THE LIGHT TASTE OF THE ALMOND BUTTER.
How To Make almond chocolate chip oatmeal cookies
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Step 1Cream together the first 8 ingredients. It may seem ususual to add the baking soda and salt during this step, but it helps to distribute both evenly.
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Step 2Stir in the rest of the ingredients, mixing well.
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Step 3Drop by teaspoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy light and crunchy cookies after they have cooled, or store in an airtight container for a softer cookie.
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